Why Rent a Room when You Can Rent a Canyon?

Fall Colors

Enjoy a cool dip in the pool with a view!

Year round creek runs through the canyon

Enjoy the evening by the fire in the outdoor veranda

The cottonwoods provide plenty of shade in the summer.

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Minimum stay:3 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:No
Wheel chair accessible:No

Moab house description

2013 note: We are booked through October with the exception of a few openings in August. Please see the calendar. We are accepting reservations for 2014.

Los Vados Canyon House is unique in the Moab area: an elegant, intimate creekside home in the desert; a remote place of solitude with many of the comforts of home. A place where you can - literally from the door - mountain bike, hike and explore petroglyphs. Or simply unwind by the pool.

Just 15 miles from the town of Moab, Utah, Los Vados Canyon House is next to a creek flowing year-round through a spectacular red rock canyon. Los Vados, 'the crossings,' refers to the three creek fords required to reach this end-of-the-road retreat.

Los Vados Canyon House is an intimate 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched red rock cliffs and mesas. Our seven acres sits at the end of a canyon that contains only one other home - a mile away. No road goes through the Los Vados property, though a small herd of cattle amble through twice a year on their way to and from grazing land. To reach Los Vados, you must pass through two locked ranch gates and cross Mill Creek, the only creek in the area running year-round. This (as well as the dirt road leading through the canyon) requires a 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle.

Designed by a San Francisco architect and designer and completed in 1998, Los Vados Canyon House is one of only two houses in Utah included in Weekend Houses (Chronicle Books, 2000), which features beautifully designed weekend homes throughout the U.S.

IMPORTANT TO READ PRIOR TO INQUIRY: Three night minimum even if calendar shows fewer days available. Check in is between 4 and 4:30 p.m.; late arrivals cannot be accommodated. No children under 10 years, and those over 10 must be able swimmers. A 4-wheel drive high clearance vehicle is a must. No pets except service dogs. House accommodates 4 guests, tent cabin 2 additional guests. No smoking in the house. No discharging of firearms on property. No open fires. (House has two fireplaces and BBQ.) No off-roading in canyon. Home and canyon are off grid and do not have reliable cell service. Nearest reliable cell service is 10 minute drive. 7th night of stay is free; no other discounts. Canyon is full of critters. Please see our website's online calendar for availability.www.losvados.com

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Property Type

1000 sq. ft.

House

1 story

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Pets Not Allowed:
Trained service animals allowed....more less

Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
10 years. Must be swimmers....more less

Non Smoking Only
Not Suitable For Children

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6

Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2
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Detached Unit
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The master bedroom has one queen-sized bed. The guest bedroom and the tent cabin each have a pair of twin-sized beds that can be used as twins or made up as a king (i.e., pushed together with a foam 'bridge' between them, as you often find in hotels in Europe). ...more less

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
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Bathroom 2
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The master suite has a molded (not wood) Japanese soaking tub. The guest bath has a tiled shower. ...more less

Kitchen & Dining

Coffee Maker:
Stove top espresso pot, percolator, and small espresso machine. Filters and holder for individual serving drip coffee....more less
Pantry Items:
We keep on hand: coffee, sugar, flour, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper. ...more less
Dining:
Dining area off kitchen seats 4; outdoor dining table seats 6....more less
Dishes & Utensils:
Dishes, barware, cooking pots and pans. ...more less

Stove:
New Wolf gas stove....more less
Dining Area Seats:
6...more less
Dishwasher
Kitchen

Refrigerator
Oven
Toaster
Cooking Utensils

Amenities

Air Conditioning:
Swamp cooler. We turn it on approximately mid-June. It is not an air conditioner and does not deliver hotel-type cold air. ...more less
Clothes Dryer:
The house is off the grid and uses solar power, so energy conservation is often required. ...more less
Washing Machine:
The house is off the grid and on a well. Not all water sources can be running at once....more less

Parking Off Street
Wood Fireplace
Linens Provided

Heating
Towels Provided

Other Amenities

To city folk: Our home is off the grid. There are certain outdoor skills needed for a comfortable and safe stay. For example, you need to be able to drive on a dirt road, through creeks, and be able to find your way without signs and GPS. (The caretaker will show you into the property when you first arrive.) You need to know about not crossing high water in a car. You need to know about what to do if you encounter an animal. Although you will generally enjoy solitude, a maintenance or service person may have to make a call during your stay or a rancher or hiker may come through. We will try to notify you in advance of workers, but there is no reliable cell/email service in the canyon. You may have to conserve energy and understand instructions for a pellet stove, swamp cooler, and resetting the generator if needed. Rarely there is a flash flood and you have to wait it out inside or (this has happened once in 10 years), wait it out on higher ground....more less

Entertainment

VCR
DVD Player
Video Library

CD Player
Books
Games

Stereo
Music Library

Communications

Mobile Phone:
Cell phone service is spotty in the canyon but good about 10 minutes away. Verizon phones sometimes receive and send messages from the kitchen counter but don't count on it....more less

Wireless Internet:
Spotty service at random places in canyon. Reliable service 10 minutes away at a cattle grate. Free internet is available in town, a 15-20 minute drive....more less

Telephone:
Some Verizon phones pick up service at the gate, a 5 minute walk away, and sometimes receive texts in the kitchen....more less

Pool & Spa

Private Pool:
Unfenced, unheated. Children under 10 years old are not permitted and all guests must be able to swim. We open the pool in May depending on weather. We cannot guarantee the date it will be open....more less

Outdoor Features

Deck / Patio

Outdoor Grill

Location & View

Mountain View:
One of only two homes (the other a mile away) in a private red rock desert canyon with a creek running through it. A 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle is required to get to and from the home....more less

Waterfront:
On a creek....more less

Activities

Cycling
Fitness Center
Kayaking
Cross Country Skiing
Laundromat
Hospital
Medical Services
Massage Therapist
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Golf
Swimming
Fishing
Rock Climbing
Mountain Climbing
Rafting
Museums
Health/Beauty Spa
Recreation Center
Playground
Churches

Restaurants
Winery Tours
Library
Cinemas
Wildlife Viewing
Horseback Riding
Groceries
ATM/Bank
Shopping
Sight Seeing
Boating
Scenic Drives

Other Activities

It's just a short drive to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as State Parks and the National Forest....more less

Reviews

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Best vacation home EVER
Best vacation home EVER
- Guest uomoconlavaligia (New York, NY, USA)
- Date of stay 08/12/09
- Review Submitted 09/18/10
We stayed at Los Vados in summer 2009, so this review is long overdue. Everything, from the beginning of our stay to the very last day was wonderful. we did not want to leave. we loved the furniture, and spent hours doing almost nothing, reading books, enjoying the pool, hearing the water stream in the background, exploring the canyon and hunting for petrogliphs. Los Vados truly feels like home. it is tastefully designed and furnished and the kitchen is perfectly equipped. the outside porch and fireplace are great. being out of the grid was an awesome feeling. we recommend it to everyone in search of a break from every day life. getting to the house is part of the fun- a river need to be crossed three times and two gates need to be passed-it is like a ritual to enter in your own private world. the photos do not do justice to the magic and beauty of the place. we'll definitely go back.

Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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OUT of the way !!!
OUT of the way !!!
- Guest VA, Traveler (Christiansburg Va.)
- Date of stay 09/20/09
- Review Submitted 05/09/10
My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at BOTH of the only two homes in this canyon Sept, 09 We stayed at the other property first. { The Wilderness House } The view from that home CANNOT be beat. That being said, EVERYTHING about this home was better. I say " Home " and not " Property " because that is how you feel when you walk into the house. Where the other house was very sparton and cold. This house was warm and inviting. The decor, the amenities, were top notch. Dave and Susan answered all my questions promptly. Gayle the caretaker was the best. This is NOT the rental you want if your the kind of person that wants to, on a whim, run out and get a pizza or a DVD. It is OFF the grid. No cell service. No phone at all. You WILL need 4WD to get there. Now don't let me scare you. It has, hot water, electricity, fridge, stove, etc. This home is the perfect home base for people who are planing to see Arches, raft the Colorado, want to see Dead Horse or Canyonlands, Jeep, or moutain bike. But don't want to stay in a motel or a Condo rental. People who don't mind a little adventure just getting home. Trust me. It will be worth it. Last of all, it was nearly half the price of the Wilderness House. P.S. The outdoor dinning, den, sundeck, fire place, read a book while I fall asleep area, will knock your socks off. { and your shoes }

Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/8

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Nightly	Weekly

Base Rate 3 night min stay	$295	$1770

Additional information about rental rates

On a week rental, the last night is free, which brings the nightly rate down from $295 per night to $252.80.

$250 credit card deposit is required to hold the reservation. It is returned at the end of the month of your check out if the house and grounds are left in good condition. The nightly rate is due 60 days before arrival. See website www.losvados.com for cancellation policy.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Government taxes we are required to charge are approximately 10% on the nightly rental amount.

This owner accepts: Credit cards.
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Owner info

Year Purchased: 2004

About the owner: Susan grew up in Utah, Dave in Arizona. We love the desert and its solitude and also having a lot of outdoor activities to do ... or not to do!

Why the Owner Chose Moab:
We fell in love with this house and canyon because of its spectacular setting: in a red-rock canyon, on a creek lined with cottonwood trees. It is quiet and tranquil, yet just minutes away from Moab, with its restaurants and shops, and close to Arches National Park and Canyonlands.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
Tranquility: a place to relax, read and enjoy the stars, red-rock and petroglyphs, or to mountain bike, jeep and explore. (Biking and jeep trails are close by, outside this private canyon, which contains only one other house besides ours, a mile away.)